{"id":32431,"date":"2012-10-16T19:26:47","date_gmt":"2012-10-16T23:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/valorguardians.com\/blog\/?p=32431"},"modified":"2012-10-16T19:26:47","modified_gmt":"2012-10-16T23:26:47","slug":"behind-the-bust-of-bryan-h-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azuse.cloud\/?p=32431","title":{"rendered":"Behind the bust of Bryan H. Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you remember Bryan H. Austin, a guy we featured back in July<\/a>, and he’s still generating “I know this guy” stories months later in the comments at that post. Well, the guy who busted him at the Milwaukee airport and an Army Staff Sergeant sent us the story of how he busted him. <\/p>\n

Apparently, this diligent sergeant spotted Austin in ACUs in the passenger area and wearing LTC rank amongst other accouterments and asked him for ID. <\/p>\n

He was wearing ACUs and the rank of LT. Colonel. He also had the Special Forces tab on both sleeves of his uniform, one over the 82nd (left side) and another over the 101st airborne patches. He looked to be maybe 20 years old and had brand new ACUs on and boots.<\/p>\n

I approached him and in a respectful manner asked what unit he was with and he said the 82nd, I asked what SF unit he was with prior to going to the 82nd and he said none so I asked how did he get that SF tab and he stated “I went to school for it”.<\/p>\n

He also was wearing an air assault badge, no airborne badge though, you can’t make it through the Q course without being airborne.<\/p>\n

So I asked for his ID and his mom who was with him (another girl about 16 was with them also) she told me to go away and leave him alone, and he stated she was in the army also, I said good let’s see your ID also and I showed them mine…. They gathered their belongings (we were in the food court) and walked away, she asked someone in the food court to call security and I said “yes and call the police”.<\/p>\n

So I followed them and when the Milwaukee Sheriff showed up I explained what was was going on and explained what his ID should look like as the cop never served, he comes back to me (told me to wait away from them and wouldn’t let me see the ID). 2 minutes later a I watched him as he shakes this scumbag’s hand and tells me to leave them alone!!!!<\/p>\n

I asked the cop about the ID and he said that the “soldier” showed him an older plastic ID that was his old ID is and is waiting for a new one (the cop informed me it was an plastic one that did not look like mine). I asked the cop what was the rank and he told me to “let it go” they have sick child they are taking for flight for an operation to St. Louis.<\/p>\n

I said I am sorry for the little girl…and explained to him (and showed my ID again) that I have 16 years’ service and this is bullshit… He (the cop) tells me I need to back off or I will find myself in trouble for cursing in public when kids are present.<\/p>\n

I then respectfully asked him if he was seriously threatening me with action when the dirt bag over there is the law breaker. I told him I have lost friends wearing that uniform and this punk dishonors it.<\/p>\n

He then again warned me to let it go or I will be in trouble.<\/p>\n

Kid’s name tape said Austin, I got a picture of him from a distance but no other info.<\/p>\n

Incredible how the cop handled this, I told him I needed to see the ID but he would not allow it. I planned to follow up with PD when I got back home. The USO at the airport was floored and said they would work with me to get the supervisor for this cop.<\/p>\n

They were traveling to St. Louis MO, I called the St. Louis FBI office and they were confused about any Stolen Valor act and told me to call back later when they were open???<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

That’s the same reaction I got from the Baltimore FBI office when I tried to get General Baxter busted. And they told me I have too much time on my hands to do all of that research.<\/p>\n

Anyway, our intrepid sergeant contacted CID when he got to his base, who put him in touch with the Green Bay FBI office who followed up on Austin and sent our sergeant this email;<\/p>\n

Thank you for confronting him at the Milwaukee airport in January. Without your actions, we would not have known about Austin’s criminal activity. Unfortunately, because of the misguided Supreme Court ruling last week, we will probably not be able to charge him with any federal crime. <\/p>\n

The good news is that during my investigation, Bryan consented to a search of his computer. Evidence of him secretly videotaping his girlfriend coming out of the shower, tanning bed and other compromising situations were found. This is a felony in the state of Wisconsin. He has been charged with eleven felony counts in Brown County.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

So, persistence paid off. The CID agent says he explained to the Milwaukee Airport sheriff’s deputies about his responsibilities, too. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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